stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Synonyms of stick around

• remain
• stay
• hang around
• wait

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of those bets are sure to stick around (the advertising tier, live events) but others are less certain (podcasts, gaming, creator deals, Netflix House experiences). — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Who knows how long Bronny will stick around, but at least the Lakers are out of the LeBron family drama business, which is good, because this team will create enough drama on its own. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Ternus also has the benefit of Cook sticking around as executive chairman. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Based on recent comments from Spoelstra, Richards is likely sticking around into the regular season. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stick around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background

Kids Definition

stick around

verb

: to stay or wait about : linger